{a "Hall-of-Mirrors," editorial}.. Just as in, nuclear physics; {'aka,' "building-the-bomb'}, the so-called, "point-of-no-return" in achieving that capability, is referred to, as "critical mass"; in the same way, if, and when, a high-stakes, game-in-2 {minutes}, and, game-in-5, World chess championship, is ever to take place; the critical mass, for that coming into fruition, Will likely occur, when there's a sufficient number of chess-'conversant,' people, {including, 'well-heeled' private sponsors} worldwide, {esp. in the wealthier countries; regardless, of their political orientation}, to.. at the {very} least, get the proverbial, 'ball rolling'!

.. The good news, is that this is more likely to happen, thanks to the 'world-wide-Web,' and it's virtual built-in ability to interest, even the now casual player, into becoming more interested, {and serious}, about chess; including, the different requirements and possible 'winner-loser' outcomes, that can {to its credit}, result in, for example, relatively short, timed games, periodically causing a player to win a given game, in an otherwise, theoretically 'lost' position, by virtue of having demonstrated, better management of their {chess} clock!

.. But the conversion of the now, casual player, into a more serious type of player; IS, apparently, the 'Key' {if you will}, in conjunction, with the "World-Wide-Web," and obviously, major sponsors; whether they be, private "donors," or major corporations; if this, 'High-$takes' World Chess Championship {at the faster time-controls}, idea, ever is to become a {recurring} reality{!?}

Ps. Except for those who've been living in {metaphorical} caves, for the past several years; this enthusiasm, {if somewhat different in game concept}, has already transformed the game of poker, {as witness, their annual "World Series," and other, TV exposure}; and who's to say, that the same transformation in popularity, couldn't also pertain to chess{?!}.. especially, if the time-controls were configured, to the interest at hand; just like on this Web site!
.. Strange as it may seem, to some; mistakes, ARE the 'life-blood' of chess!.. for without them, all games would be drawn; and what better way to create greater interest in chess, than through, for the present, hypothetical, {sponsored} High-$takes, faster time-controls; where, like poker, {for once}, with time-forfeiture rules, being the ultimate game decider; "Lady Luck," could, in a manner of speaking, {and similiar to poker's allure}, Grace our Royal Game's presence, in one-on-one games; and arguably, for the First Time, in a well publicized arena! {fini}